What happened. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed he has a plan to play record signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer, expecting an instant impact.

Rogers became the most expensive British player of all-time.
He signed a six-year contract with an option for a further year.
Alonso says Rogers won't need much time to adapt.

“I have a plan. I have an idea. I can see them linking really well.”
— Xabi Alonso

Rogers is on holiday after the World Cup; Chelsea's pre-season tour continues in Sydney.

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Xabi Alonso

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